List of pharaohs

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Pharaoh of Egypt
The Pschent combined the Red Crown of Lower Egypt and the White Crown of Upper Egypt.
A typical depiction of a pharaoh.
Details
Style	Five-name titulary
First monarch	Narmer (a.k.a. Menes)
Last monarch	Nectanebo II (last native)[1] Cleopatra and Caesarion (last actual) Maximinus Daza (last to be referred to as Pharaoh) [2]
Formation	c. 3100 BC
Abolition	343 BC (last native pharaoh)[1] 30 BC (last Greek pharaohs) 313 AD (last Roman Emperor to be called Pharaoh)[2]
Residence	Varies by era
Appointer	Divine right

The title "Pharaoh" is used for those rulers of Ancient Egypt who ruled after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by Narmer during the Early Dynastic Period, approximately 3100 BC. However, the specific title "Pharaoh" was not used to address the kings of Egypt by their contemporaries until the rule of Merneptah in the 19th Dynasty, c. 1200 BC. Along with the title Pharaoh for later rulers, there was an Ancient Egyptian royal titulary used by Egyptian kings which remained relatively constant during the course of Ancient Egyptian history, initially featuring a Horus name, a Sedge and Bee (nswt-bjtj) name and a Two Ladies (nbtj) name, with the additional Golden Horus, nomen and prenomen titles being added successively during later dynasties.

Egypt was continually governed, at least in part, by native pharaohs for approximately 2500 years, until it was conquered by the Kingdom of Kush in the late 8th century BC, whose rulers adopted the traditional pharaonic titulature for themselves. Following the Kushite conquest, Egypt experienced another period of independent native rule before being conquered by the Achaemenid Empire, whose rulers also adopted the title of "Pharaoh". The last native pharaoh of Egypt was Nectanebo II, who was pharaoh before the Achaemenids conquered Egypt for a second time.

Achaemenid rule over Egypt came to an end through the conquests of Alexander the Great in 332 BC, after which it was ruled by the Hellenic Pharaohs of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. Their rule, and the independence of Egypt, came to an end when Egypt became a province of Rome in 30 BC. Augustus and subsequent Roman emperors were styled as Pharaoh when in Egypt until the reign of Maximinus Daza in 314 AD.

The dates given in this list of pharaohs are approximate. They are based primarily on the conventional chronology of Ancient Egypt, mostly based on the Digital Egypt for Universities^[3] database developed by the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, but alternative dates taken from other authorities may be indicated separately.

Ancient Egyptian king lists

Modern lists of pharaohs are based on historical records and, including Ancient Egyptian king lists and later histories, such as Manetho's Aegyptiaca, as well as archaeological evidence. Concerning ancient sources, Egyptologists and historians alike call for caution in regard to the credibility, exactitude and completeness of these sources, many of which were written long after the reigns they report.^[4] An additional problem is that ancient king lists are often damaged, inconsistent with one another and/or selective.

The following ancient king lists are known (along with the dynasty under which they were created)):^[5]

• Den seal impressions (1st Dynasty); found on a cylinder seal in Den's tomb. It lists all 1st Dynasty kings from Narmer to Den by their Horus names.^[6]
• Palermo stone (5th Dynasty); carved on an olivine-basalt slab. Broken into pieces and thus today incomplete.
• Giza writing board (6th Dynasty); painted with red, green and black ink on gypsum and cedar wood. Very selective.
• South Saqqara Stone (6th Dynasty); carved on a black basalt slab. Very selective.
• Karnak King List (18th Dynasty); carved on limestone. Very selective.
• Abydos King List of Seti I (19th Dynasty); carved on limestone. Very detailed, but omitting some of the Kings from First Intermediate Period and all the kings from Second Intermediate Period of Egypt.
• Abydos King List of Ramesses II (19th Dynasty); carved on limestone. Very selective.
• Ramesseum king list (19th Dynasty); carved on limestone. Contains most of the New Kingdom pharaohs up to Ramesses II.
• Saqqara Tablet (19th Dynasty), carved on limestone. Very detailed, but omitting most kings of the 1st Dynasty for unknown reasons.
• Turin King List (19th Dynasty); written with red and black ink on papyrus. Likely the most complete king-list in history, today damaged.
• Medinet Habu king list (20th Dynasty); carved on limestone and very similar to the Ramesseum king list.
• Manetho's Aegyptiaca (Greek Period); possibly written on papyrus. The original writings are lost today and many anecdotes assigned to certain kings seem fictitious.

Predynastic Period

The Predynastic Period ends around 3100 BC when Egypt was first unified as a single kingdom.

Lower Egypt

Lower Egypt geographically consists of the northern Nile and the Nile delta.

The following list may be incomplete:

Image	Name	Comments	Reign
	[...]pu[7]	Only known from the Palermo stone[8]	Unknown
	Hsekiu / Seka	Only known from the Palermo stone[8]	Unknown
	Khayu	Only known from the Palermo stone[9]	Unknown
	Tiu / Teyew	Only known from the Palermo stone[10]	Unknown
	Thesh / Tjesh	Only known from the Palermo stone[11]	Unknown
	Neheb	Only known from the Palermo stone[12]	Unknown
	Wazner	Only known from the Palermo stone[13]	Ruled around or earlier than 3300 BC
	Mekh	Only known from the Palermo stone[14]	Unknown
	[...]a[15]	Only known from the Palermo stone[14]	Ruled around or earlier than 3330 BC
	Hedju Hor	Only known from two clay jugs from Tura	Naqada II??
	Ny-Hor	Only known from clay and stone vessels found in tombs near Tarchan, Tura, Tarjan, and Nagada. Some scholars believe that this serekh is simply a crude attempt at writing the name "Narmer".[16]	Naqada II??
	Hat-Hor	Some scholars believe that this serekh is simply a crude attempt at writing the name "Narmer".[17]	Around 3200 BC
	[Double Falcon]	May also have ruled in Upper Egypt	Naqada III (32nd century BC)
	Wash	Only known from the Narmer Palette[18] Around 3150 BC	Naqada III

Upper Egypt

Upper Egypt refers to the region up-river to the south of Lower Egypt.

Regrouped here are predynastic rulers of Upper Egypt belonging to the late Naqada III period, sometimes informally described as Dynasty 00:

Image	Name	Comments	Reign
—	A (?)	Only known from a graffito discovered in the western desert in 2004.[19] This ruler is otherwise unattested.	Naqada III
—	[Finger Snail]	The existence of this king is very doubtful.[20]	Naqada III
—	[Fish[21]]	Only known from artifacts that bear his mark, around 3300–3250 BC. He most likely never existed.[20]	Naqada III
	[Elephant[22]]	Around 3300 – 3250 BC; more than likely never existed	Naqada III
—	[Stork[23][24]]	Most likely never existed.[20]	Naqada III
—	[Bull]	Most likely never existed.[20]	Naqada III
—	[Scorpion I]	First ruler of Upper Egypt, around 3300 – 3250 BC.	Naqada III

Predynastic rulers: Dynasty 0

Since these kings precede the First Dynasty, they have been informally grouped as "Dynasty 0".

The following list of predynastic rulers may be incomplete:

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	[Crocodile]	Potentially read Shendjw; identity and existence are disputed.[25]	Around 3170 BC
	Iry-Hor	Correct chronological position unclear.[26]	Around 3170 BC
	Ka	Maybe read Sekhen rather than Ka. Correct chronological position unclear.[27]	Around 3170 BC
	[Scorpion II]	Potentially read Serqet; possibly the same person as Narmer.[28]	Around 3170 BC

Early Dynastic Period

The Early Dynastic Period of Egypt stretches from around 3100 to 2686 BC.^[29]

First Dynasty

The First Dynasty ruled from around 3100 to 2890 BC.^[29]

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Narmer / Menes	Believed to be the same person as Menes and to have unified Upper and Lower Egypt.	Around 3150 BC[29]
	Hor-Aha (Athotís)[30]	Greek form: Athotís.	Around 3125 BC
	Djer (Kénkenes)[31]	His tomb was later thought to be the legendary tomb of Osiris.	54 years[32]
	Djet (Ouenephes)[33]	—	10 years[34]
	Den (Ousaphaidos)[35]	First pharaoh depicted wearing the double crown of Egypt, first pharaoh with a full niswt bity-name.	42 years[34]
	Anedjib (Miebidós)[36]	Greek form: Miebidós. Known for his ominous nebwy-title.[37]	10 years
	Semerkhet (Semempsés)[38]	Greek form: Semempsés. First Egyptian ruler with a fully developed Nebty name. His complete reign is preserved on the Cairo Stone.	8+1⁄2 years[34]
	Qa'a (Bienékhes)[39]	Greek form: Bienékhes. Ruled very long, his tomb is the last one with subsidiary tombs.	34 years
	Sneferka	Very short reign, correct chronological position unknown.	Around 2900 BC
	[Horus Bird]	Very short reign, correct chronological position unknown.	Around 2900 BC

Second Dynasty

The Second Dynasty ruled from 2890 to 2686 BC.^[29]

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Hotepsekhemwy[40] (Boëthos )	Manetho names him Boëthos and claims that under this ruler an earthquake killed many people.	15 years
	Nebra[41] (Kaíechós )	Greek form: Kaíechós (after the Ramesside cartouche name Kakaw). First ruler who uses the sun-symbol in his royal name, could be identical to king Weneg.	14 years
	Nynetjer[42] (Binóthris)	Greek form: Binóthris. May have divided Egypt between his successors, allegedly allowed women to rule like pharaohs.	43–45 years
	Weneg-Nebty[43] (Ougotlas / Tlás)	Greek form: Ougotlas / Tlás. Could be an independent ruler or the same as Peribsen, Sekhemib-Perenmaat or Raneb.	Around 2740 BC
	Senedj[44] (Sethenes)	Greek form: Sethenes. Possibly the same person as Peribsen. This, however, is highly disputed.[45]	47 years (supposedly)
	Seth-Peribsen	Used a Seth-animal above his serekh rather than an Horus falcon. He promoted the sun-cult in Egypt and reduced the powers of officials, nomarchs and palatines. Some scholars believe that he ruled over a divided Egypt.[46]	Unknown
	Sekhemib-Perenmaat	Could be the same person as Seth-Peribsen.[47]	Around 2720 BC
	Neferkara I (Néphercherés)	Greek form: Néphercherés. Known only from Ramesside king lists, not archaeologically attested.	25 years (according to Manetho)
	Neferkasokar (Sesóchris)	Greek form: Sesóchris. Known only from Ramesside king lists, not archaeologically attested. Old Kingdom legends claim that this ruler saved Egypt from a long-lasting drought.[48]	8 years
	Hudjefa I	Known only from Ramesside king lists, his "name" is actually a paraphrase pointing out that the original name of the king was already lost in Ramesside times.	11 years (according to the Turin Canon)
	Khasekhemwy[49][50] (Chenerés)	Greek form: Chenerés. May have reunified Egypt after a period of trouble; his serekh name is unique for presenting both Horus and Set.	18 years

Old Kingdom

The Old Kingdom of Egypt is the long period of stability and growth following the Early Dynastic Period and preceding the troubled First Intermediate Period. The kingdom spanned from 2686 to 2181 BC.^[51]

Third Dynasty

The Third Dynasty ruled from 2686 to 2613 BC.^[51]

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Djoser[52][53] (Sesorthos / Tosórthros)	Hellenized names Sesorthos and Tosórthros. Commissioned the first Pyramid in Egypt, created by chief architect and scribe Imhotep.	19 or 28 years, possibly around 2650 BC[54]
	Sekhemkhet[55] (Tyréis)	Greek form: Tyréis (after the ramesside cartouche name for Sekhemkhet, Teti). In the necropolis of his unfinished step pyramid, the remains of a 2-year old infant were found.[56]	2649–2643 BC
	Sanakht (Necherôchis / Necherôphes)	Likely to be identified with the throne name Nebka; Hellenized names Necherôchis and Necherôphes. May have reigned 6 years if identified with the penultimate king of the Dynasty on the Turin canon.	Around 2650 BC
	Khaba	Possibly built an unfinished step pyramid, could be identical with Huni.	.2643–2637BC
	Huni[57] (Áches)	Greek form: Áches. Could be the same as Qahedjet or Khaba. Possibly built an unfinished step pyramid and several cultic pyramids throughout Egypt. Huni was for a long time credited with the building of the pyramid of Meidum. This, however, is disproved by New Kingdom graffiti that praise king Snofru, not Huni.	2637–2613 BC

Fourth Dynasty

The Fourth Dynasty ruled from 2613 to 2496 BC.^[51]

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Sneferu (Sóris)	Greek form: Sóris. Reigned 48 years, giving him enough time to build the Meidum Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. Some scholars believe that he was buried in the Red Pyramid. For a long time it was thought that the Meidum Pyramid was not Sneferu's work, but that of king Huni. Ancient Egyptian documents describe Sneferu as a pious, generous and even accostable ruler.[58]	2613–2589 BC[51]
	Khufu (Cheops / Suphis I)	Greek form: Cheops and Suphis. Built the Great Pyramid of Giza. Khufu is depicted as a cruel tyrant by ancient Greek authors; Ancient Egyptian sources however describe him as a generous and pious ruler. He is the main protagonist in the Westcar Papyrus. The first imprinted papyri originate from Khufu's reign, which may have made ancient Greek authors believe that Khufu wrote books in attempt to praise the gods.	2589–2566 BC
	Djedefre (Rátoises)	Greek form: Rátoises. Some scholars believe he created the Great Sphinx of Giza as a monument for his deceased father. He also created a pyramid at Abu Rawash. However, this pyramid is no longer extant; it is believed the Romans re-purposed the materials from which it was made.	2566–2558 BC
	Khafre (Chéphren / Suphis II)	Greek form: Chéphren and Suphis II. His pyramid is the second largest in Giza. Some scholars prefer him as the creator of the Great Sphinx before Djedefra. Ancient Greek authors describe Khafra as likewise cruel as Khufu.	2558–2532 BC
	Baka / Bauefrê (Bikheris)	Greek form: Bikheris. Could be the owner of the Unfinished Northern Pyramid of Zawyet el'Aryan. Possibly fictional.	Around 2570 BC
	Menkaure (Menchéres)	Greek form: Menchéres. His pyramid is the third and smallest in Giza. A legend claims that his only daughter died due to an illness and Menkaura buried her in a golden coffin in the shape of a cow.	2532–2503 BC
	Shepseskaf (Seberchéres)	Greek form: Seberchéres. Owner of the Mastabat el-Fara'un.	2503–2498 BC
—	(Thamphthis)	According to Manetho the last king of the 4th dynasty. He is not archaeologically attested and thus possibly fictional.	Around 2500 BC

Fifth Dynasty

The Fifth Dynasty ruled from 2496 to 2345 BC.^[51]

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Userkaf	—	Buried in a pyramid in Saqqara. Built the first solar temple at Abusir.	2496–2491 BC
	Sahure	—	Moved the royal necropolis to Abusir, where he built his pyramid.	2490–2477 BC
	Neferirkare	Kakai	Son of Sahure, born with the name Ranefer	2477–2467 BC
	Neferefre	—	Son of Neferirkare	2460–2458 BC
	Shepseskare	—	Reigned most likely after Neferefre and for only a few months, possibly a son of Sahure.[59]	A few months
	Nyuserre	Ini	Brother to Neferefre, built extensively in the .	2445–2422 BC
	Menkauhor	Kaiu	Last pharaoh to build a sun temple	2422–2414 BC
	Djedkare	Isesi	Effected comprehensive reforms of the Egyptian administration. Enjoyed the longest reign of his dynasty, with likely more than 35 years on the throne.	2414–2375 BC
	—	Unas	The Pyramid of Unas is inscribed with the earliest instance of the pyramid texts	2375–2345 BC

Sixth Dynasty

The Sixth Dynasty ruled from 2345 to 2181 BC.^[51]

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	—	Teti	According to Manetho, he was murdered.	2345–2333 BC
	Userkare	—	Reigned 1 to 5 years, may have usurped the throne at the expense of Teti	2333–2332 BC
	Meryre	Pepi I	Faced conspiracies and political troubles yet became the most prolific builder of his dynasty	2332–2283 BC
	Merenre	Nemtyemsaf I	—	2283–2278 BC
	Neferkare	Pepi II	Possibly the longest reigning monarch of human history with 94 years on the throne. Alternatively, may have reigned "only" 64 years.	2278–2183 BC
—	Neferka		Reigned during Pepi II; was possibly his son or co-ruler. Possibly writing mistake for "Neferkare"	2200–2199 BC
	Merenre	Nemtyemsaf II[60]	Short lived pharaoh, possibly an aged son of Pepi II.	1 year and 1 month c. 2183 BC
	Neitiqerty (Nitocris)	Siptah I	Identical with Netjerkare. This male king gave rise to the legendary queen Nitocris of Herodotus and Manetho.[61] Sometimes classified as the first king of the combined 7th/8th Dynasties.	Short reign: c. 2182–2179 BC

First Intermediate Period

The First Intermediate Period (2183–2060 BC) is a period of disarray and chaos between the end of the Old Kingdom and the advent of the Middle Kingdom.

The Old Kingdom rapidly collapsed after the death of Pepi II. He had reigned for more than 64 and likely up to 94 years, longer than any monarch in history. The latter years of his reign were marked by inefficiency because of his advanced age. The union of the Two Kingdoms fell apart and regional leaders had to cope with the resulting famine.

The kings of the 7th and 8th Dynasties, who represented the successors of the 6th Dynasty, tried to hold onto some power in Memphis but owed much of it to powerful nomarchs. After 20 to 45 years, they were overthrown by a new line of pharaohs based in Herakleopolis Magna. Some time after these events, a rival line based at Thebes revolted against their nominal Northern overlords and united Upper Egypt. Around 2055 BC, Mentuhotep II, the son and successor of pharaoh Intef III defeated the Herakleopolitan pharaohs and reunited the Two Lands, thereby starting the Middle Kingdom.

Seventh and Eighth Dynasties

The Seventh and Eighth Dynasties ruled for approximately 20–45 years (possibly 2181 to 2160 BC^[62]). They comprise numerous ephemeral kings reigning from Memphis over a possibly divided Egypt and, in any case, holding only limited power owing to the effectively feudal system into which the administration had evolved. The list below is based on the Abydos King List dating to the reign of Seti I and taken from Jürgen von Beckerath's Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen^[63] as well as from Kim Ryholt's latest reconstruction of the Turin canon, another king list dating to the Ramesside Era.^[64]

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Menkare	—	Likely attested by a relief fragment from the tomb of queen Neit.[65][66][67]	Probably short, around 2181 BC
	Neferkare II	—	—	Unknown
	Neferkare III	Neby	Attested by inscriptions in the tomb of his mother Ankhesenpepi, started the construction of a pyramid in Saqqara.	Unknown
	Djedkare	Shemai	—	Unknown
	Neferkare IV	Khendu	—	Unknown
	Merenhor	—	—	Unknown
	Sneferka	Neferkamin I	—	Unknown
	Nikare	—	Possibly attested by a cylinder-seal.	Unknown
	Neferkare V	Tereru	—	Unknown
	Neferkahor	—	Attested by a cylinder seal.	Unknown
	Neferkare VI	Pepiseneb	—	Unknown to 2171 BC
	Neferkamin	Anu	—	Around 2170 BC
	Qakare	Ibi	Built a pyramid at Saqqara inscribed with the last known instance of the Pyramid Texts	2175–2171 BC
	Neferkaure	—	Attested by one to three decrees from the temple of Min at Coptos.	2167–2163 BC
	Neferkauhor	Khuwihapi	Attested by eight decrees from the temple of Min and an inscription in the tomb of Shemay.	2163–2161 BC
	Neferirkare	—	Possibly to be identified with horus Demedjibtawy, in which case he is attested by a decree from the temple of Min.	2161–2160 BC

Ninth Dynasty

The Ninth Dynasty^[68] ruled from 2160 to 2130 BC.^[69]

The Turin King List has 18 kings reigning in the Ninth and Tenth Dynasties. Of these, twelve names are missing and four are partial.^[68]

Image		Name	Comments	Dates
	Meryibre	Khety I (Acthoes I)	Manetho states that Achthoes founded this dynasty.	2160 BC–unknown
—	—	—	Unknown
—	Neferkare VII	—	—	Unknown
n	Nebkaure	Khety II (Acthoes II)	—	Unknown
—	Senenh— or Setut	—	—	Unknown
—	—	—	Unknown
—	Mery—	—	—	Unknown
—	Shed—	—	—	Unknown
—	H—	—	—	Unknown

Tenth Dynasty

The Tenth Dynasty was a local group that held sway over Lower Egypt and ruled from 2130 to 2040 BC.^[69]

Image		Name	Comments	Dates
	Meryhathor	—	—	2130 BC–unknown
—	Neferkare VIII	—	—	Between 2130 and 2040 BCE
	Wahkare	Khety III (Acthoes III)	—	Unknown
	Merykare	—	—	Unknown–2040 BC

Eleventh Dynasty

The Eleventh Dynasty originated from a group of Theban nomarchs serving kings of the 8th, 9th or 10th dynasty with roots in Upper Egypt that ruled from 2134 to 1991 BC.

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Intef the Elder	Theban nomarch (Iry-pat) serving an unnamed king, later considered a founding figure of the 11th Dynasty.	Unknown

The successors of Intef the Elder, starting with Mentuhotep I, became independent from their northern overlords and eventually conquered Egypt under Mentuhotep II.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	—	Mentuhotep I	Nominally a Theban nomarch (Tepy-a) but may have ruled independently.	Unknown – 2133 BC[69]
	Sehertawy	Intef I	First member of the dynasty to claim a Horus name.	2133–2117 BC[69]
	Wahankh	Intef II	Conquered Abydos and its nome.	2117–2068 BC[69]
	Nakhtnebtepnefer	Intef III	Conquered Asyut and possibly moved further North up to the 17th nome.[70]	2068–2060 BC[69]

Middle Kingdom

The Middle Kingdom of Egypt (2040–1802 BC) is the period from the end of the First Intermediate Period to the beginning of the Second Intermediate Period. In addition to the Twelfth Dynasty, some scholars include the Eleventh, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Dynasties in the Middle Kingdom.

The Middle Kingdom can be noted for the expansion of trade outside of the kingdom that occurred during this time.

Eleventh Dynasty cont.

The second part of the Eleventh Dynasty is usually considered to be the beginning of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Nebhepetre	Mentuhotep II[71]	Gained all Egypt c. 2015 BC, Middle Kingdom begins, becomes first pharaoh of Middle Kingdom.	2060–2040 BC[69] (King of Upper Egypt only) 2040–2009 BC[69] (King of Upper and Lower Egypt)
	Sankhkare	Mentuhotep III[72]	Commanded the first expedition to Punt of the Middle Kingdom	2009–1997 BC[69]
	Nebtawyre	Mentuhotep IV[73]	Obscure pharaoh absent from later king lists; tomb unknown. May have been overthrown by his vizier and successor Amenemhat I.	1997–1991 BC[69]

Enigmatic kings, only attested in Lower Nubia:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	—	Segerseni[74]	Obscure pharaoh absent from later king lists; tomb unknown. Only attested in Lower Nubia, most likely an usurper at the end of the Eleventh Dynasty or early Twelfth Dynasty.	Early 20th century BC
	Qakare	Ini[74]	Obscure pharaoh absent from later king lists; tomb unknown. Only attested in Lower Nubia, most likely an usurper at the end of the Eleventh Dynasty or early Twelfth Dynasty.	Early 20th century BC
	Iyibkhentre[74]	—	Obscure pharaoh absent from later king lists; tomb unknown. Only attested in Lower Nubia, most likely an usurper at the end of the Eleventh Dynasty or early Twelfth Dynasty.	Early 20th century BC

Twelfth Dynasty

The Twelfth Dynasty ruled from 1991 to 1802 BC.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Sehetepibre	Amenemhat I[75][76] (Ammanemes I)[77]	Possibly overthrew Mentuhotep IV. Assassinated by his own guards.	1991–1962 BC
	Kheperkare	Senusret I[78] (Sesonchosis)[79]	Built the White Chapel	1971–1926 BC
	Nubkaure	Amenemhat II[80] (Ammenemes II)[81]	Ruled for at least 35 years.	1929–1895 BC
	Khakheperre	Senusret II[82] (No name given by Manetho)[83]	—	1897–1878 BC
	Khakaure	Senusret III[84] (Sesostris)[85]	Most powerful of the Middle Kingdom pharaohs.	1878–1860 BC
	Nimaatre	Amenemhat III[86] (Lamares)[87]	—	1860–1815 BC
	Maakherure	Amenemhat IV[88] (Ammenemes)[89]	Had a co-regency lasting at least 1 year based on an inscription at Knossos.	1815–1807 BC
	Sobekkare	Sobekneferu[90] (Skemiophris)[91]	The first known archeologically attested female Pharaoh.	1807–1802 BC

The position of a possible additional ruler, Seankhibtawy Seankhibra, is uncertain. He may be an ephemeral king, or a name variant of a king of the 12th or 13th Dynasty.

Second Intermediate Period

The Second Intermediate Period (1802–1550 BC) is a period of disarray between the end of the Middle Kingdom, and the start of the New Kingdom. It is best known as when the Hyksos, whose reign comprised the Fifteenth Dynasty, made their appearance in Egypt.

The Thirteenth Dynasty was much weaker than the Twelfth Dynasty, and was unable to hold onto the two lands of Egypt. Either at the start of the dynasty, c. 1805 BC or toward the middle of it in c. 1710 BC, the provincial ruling family in Xois, located in the marshes of the eastern Delta, broke away from the central authority to form the Canaanite Fourteenth Dynasty.

The Hyksos made their first appearance during the reign of Sobekhotep IV, and around 1720 BC took control of the town of Avaris (the modern Tell el-Dab'a/Khata'na), conquering the kingdom of the 14th dynasty. Sometime around 1650 BC the Hyksos, perhaps led by Salitis the founder of the Fifteenth Dynasty, conquered Memphis, thereby terminating the 13th dynasty. The power vacuum in Upper Egypt resulting from the collapse of the 13th dynasty allowed the 16th dynasty to declare its independence in Thebes, only to be overrun by the Hyksos kings shortly thereafter.

Subsequently, as the Hyksos withdrew from Upper Egypt, the native Egyptian ruling house in Thebes set itself up as the Seventeenth Dynasty. This dynasty eventually drove the Hyksos back into Asia under Seqenenre Tao, Kamose and finally Ahmose, first pharaoh of the New Kingdom.

Thirteenth Dynasty

The Thirteenth Dynasty (following the Turin King List) ruled from 1802 to around 1649 BC and lasted 153 or 154 years according to Manetho.

This table should be contrasted with Known kings of the 13th Dynasty:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Sekhemre Khutawy	Sobekhotep I	Founded the 13th Dynasty. His reign is well attested. Referred to as Sobekhotep I in dominant hypothesis, known as Sobekhotep II in older studies	1802–1800 BC[92]
	Mehibtawy Sekhemkare	Amenemhat Sonbef	Perhaps a brother of Sekhemre Khutawy Sobekhotep and son of Amenemhat IV[92]	1800–1796 BC[92]
	Nerikare	—	Attested on a Nile record from Semna.[93]	1796 BC
	Sekhemkare	Amenemhat V	Ruled for 3 to 4 years[92]	1796–1793 BC[92]
	—	Ameny Qemau	Buried in his pyramid in south Dashur	1795–1792 BC
	Hotepibre	Qemau Siharnedjheritef	Also called Sehotepibre	1792–1790 BC
—		Iufni	Only attested on the Turin canon	Very short reign, possibly c. 1790–1788 BC[92]
	Seankhibre	Amenemhat VI	Attested on the Turin Canon.[94]	1788–1785 BC
	Semenkare	Nebnuni	Attested on the Turin Canon[95]	1785–1783 BC[92] or 1739 BC[96]
	Sehetepibre Sewesekhtawy	—	Attested on the Turin Canon.[97]	1783–1781 BC[92]
—	Sewadjkare I	—	Known only from the Turin canon	1781 BCE
—	Nedjemibre	—	Known only from the Turin canon	7 months, 1780 BC[92] or 1736 BC[96]
	Khaankhre	Sobekhotep	Referred to as Sobekhotep II in dominant hypothesis, known as Sobekhotep I in older studies	Reigned c. 3 years, 1780–1777 BC[92]
—	Renseneb		4 months	1777 BC[92]
	Awybre	Hor	Famous for his intact tomb treasure and Ka statue	Reigned 1 year and 6 months, 1777–1775 BC[92]
	Sekhemrekhutawy Khabaw	Khabaw	Possibly a son of Hor Awibre	Estimated reign 3 years, 1775–1772 BC[92]
	Djedkheperew	—	Possibly a son of Hor Awibre and brother of Khabaw, previously identified with Khendjer	Estimated reign 2 years, 1772–1770 BC[92]
	Sebkay	—	Possibly two kings, Seb and his son Kay.[92]
	Sedjefakare	—	A well known king attested on numerous stelas and other documents.	5 to 7 years or 3 years, 1769–1766 BC[92]
	Khutawyre	Wegaf	Founder of the dynasty in old studies	Around 1767 BC
	Userkare	Khendjer	Possibly the first Semitic pharaoh, built a pyramid at Saqqara	Minimum 4 years and 3 months c. 1765 BC
	Smenkhkare	Imyremeshaw	Attested by two colossal statues	Reigned less than 10 years, starting 1759 BC[92] or 1711 BC.[98]
	Sehetepkare	Intef IV	—	Less than 10 years
	Seth Meribre	—	—	Reign ended 1749 BCE
	Sekhemresewadjtawy	Sobekhotep III	4 years and 2 months	1755–1751 BC
	Khasekhemre	Neferhotep I	11 years	1751–1740 BC
	Menwadjre	Sihathor	Ephemeral coregent with his brother Neferhotep I, may not have reigned independently.	1739 BC[92]
	Khaneferre	Sobekhotep IV	10 or 11 years	1740–1730 BC
	Merhotepre	Sobekhotep V	—	1730 BC
	Khahotepre	Sobekhotep VI	4 years 8 months and 29 days	Around 1725 BC
	Wahibre	Ibiau	10 years and 8 months	1725–1714 BC or 1712–1701 BC[92]
	Merneferre	Ay I	Longest reigning king of the dynasty	23 years, 8 months and 18 days, 1701–1677 BC[92] or 1714–1691 BC
	Merhotepre	Ini	Possibly a son of his predecessor	2 years, 3 or 4 months and 9 days, 1677–1675 BC[92] or 1691–1689 BC
—<	Sankhenre	Sewadjtu	Attested only on the Turin canon	3 years and 2–4 months, 1675–1672 BC[92]
	Mersekhemre	Ined	May be the same person as Neferhotep II	3 years, 1672–1669 BC[92]
—	Sewadjkare II	Hori	Reigned 5 years	5 years
	Merkawre	Sobekhotep VII	Reigned 2 years and 6 months[92]	1664–1663 BC[92]
—		Seven kings	Names lost in a lacuna of the Turin canon[92]	1663 BC –?[92]
—
—
—
—
—
—
—	Mer[...]re	—	—	Unknown
	Merkheperre		—	Some time between 1663 BC and 1649 BC[92]
—	Merkare	—	Attested only on the Turin canon	Some time between 1663 BC and 1649 BC[92]
—	Name lost		—	Unknown
	Sewadjare	Mentuhotep V	—	Around 1655 BC[92]
—	[...]mosre	—	—	Unknown
—	Ibi [...]maatre	—	—	Unknown
—	Hor[...] [...]webenre	—	—	Unknown
—	Se...kare	—	Unknown	Unknown
	Seheqenre	Sankhptahi	May be the son of his predecessor	Between 1663 and 1649 BC
—	...re	—	Unknown	Unknown
—	Se...enre	—	Unknown	Unknown – 1649 BC[92]

The position of the following kings is uncertain:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Djedhotepre	Dedumose I	Possibly a king of the 16th dynasty	Around 1654 BC
	Djedneferre	Dedumose II	Possibly a king of the 16th dynasty	Unknown
	Sewahenre	Senebmiu	Late 13th dynasty.	After 1660 BC.[92]
	Mershepsesre	Ini II	Late 13th dynasty.	Unknown
	Menkhaure	Snaaib	Possibly a king of the Abydos Dynasty	Unknown

Fourteenth Dynasty

The Fourteenth Dynasty was a local group from the eastern Delta, based at Avaris,^[99] that ruled from either 1805 BC or around 1710 BC until around 1650 BC.

The dynasty comprised many rulers with West Semitic names and is thus believed to have been Canaanite in origin. It is here given according to Ryholt; however, this reconstruction of the dynasty is heavily debated with the position of the five kings preceding Nehesy highly disputed.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Sekhaenre	Yakbim	Chronological position uncertain, here given according to Ryholt[99]	1805–1780 BC
	Nubwoserre	Ya'ammu	Chronological position uncertain, here given per Ryholt[99]	1780–1770 BC
	Khawoserre[99]	Qareh	Chronological position uncertain, here given per Ryholt[99]	1770–1760 BC
	Ahotepre[99]	'Ammu	Chronological position uncertain, here given per Ryholt[99]	1760–1745 BC
	Maaibre	Sheshi[100]	Chronological position, duration of reign and extend of rule uncertain, here given according to Ryholt.[99] Alternatively, he could be an early Hyksos king, a Hyksos ruler of the second part of the 15th Dynasty or a vassal of the Hyksos.	1745–1705 BC
	Aasehre	Nehesy	Short reign, perhaps a son of Sheshi[99]	Around 1705
—	Khakherewre	—	—	Unknown
—	Nebefawre	—	—	Around 1704 BC
—	Sehebre	—	Possibly identifiable with Wazad or Sheneh[92]	Around 1704 to 1699 BC
	Merdjefare	—	Possibly identifiable with Wazad or Sheneh[92]	Around 1699 BC
—	Sewadjkare III	—	—	Unknown
—	Nebdjefare	—	—	1694 BC
—	Webenre	—	—	Unknown
—	Name lost		—	Unknown
—	[...]djefare	—	—	Unknown
—	[...]webenre	—	—	Around 1690 BC
—	Awibre II	—	—	Unknown
—	Heribre	—	—	Unknown
	Nebsenre[99]	—	Attested by a jar bearing his prenomen	At least 5 months of reign, some time between 1690 BC and 1649 BC
—	Name lost		—	Unknown
—	[...]re	—	—	Unknown
	Sekheperenre[99]	—	Attested by a single scarab seal	2 months, some time between 1690 BC and 1649 BX
—	Djedkherewre	—	—	Unknown
—	Sankhibre II	—	—	Unknown
—	Nefertum[...]re	—	—	Unknown
—	Sekhem[...]re	—	—	Unknown
—	Kakemure	—	—	Unknown
—	Neferibre	—	—	Unknown
—	I[...]re	—	—	Unknown
—	Khakare	—	—	Unknown
—	Akare[101]	—	Only known from the Turin canon	Unknown
—	Hapu[...] Semenenre	—	—	Unknown
—	Djedkare[99]	Anati	Only known from the Turin canon	Unknown
—	—	Bebnum[99]	Only known from the Turin canon	Some time between 1690 BC and 1649 BC
—	Name lost		Eight lines lost in the Turin canon	Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Senefer[...]re	—	—	Unknown
—	Men[...]re	—	—	Unknown
—	Djed[...]re	—	—	Unknown
—	Name lost		Three lines lost in the Turin canon	Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Ink[...]	—	—	Unknown
—	'A[...][102]	—	Only known from the Turin canon. Name may be read as "Ineb" according to Alan Gardiner.[102]	Unknown
—	—	'Apepi[99]	Possibly attested as a king's son by 5 scarabs-seals	c. 1650 BC
—	Name lost		Five lines lost in the Turin canon	Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown
—	Name lost			Unknown

The position and identity of the following pharaohs is uncertain:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Khamure[92]	—	—	Unknown
	—	Nuya[92]	Attested by a scarab-seal	Unknown
	—	Sheneh[92]	May be identifiable with Sehebre or Merdjefare	Unknown
	—	Shenshek[92]	Attested by a scarab-seal	Unknown
	—	Wazad[92]	May be identifiable with Sehebre or Merdjefare	Around 1700 BC ?
	—	Yakareb[92]	—	Unknown
	—	Yaqub-Har[100]	May belong to the 14th dynasty, the 15th dynasty or be a vassal of the Hyksos.	17th–16th centuries BC

The Turin King List provides additional names, none of which are attested beyond the list.

Fifteenth Dynasty

The Fifteenth Dynasty arose from among the Hyksos people who emerged from the Fertile Crescent to establish a short-lived governance over much of the Nile region, and ruled from 1674 to 1535 BC.

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
—	Salitis	Ruled Lower Egypt and founded the 15th Dynasty	around 1650 BCE
	Semqen	Chronological position uncertain.	1649 BC – Unknown
	'Aper-'Anat	Chronological position uncertain.	Unknown
—	Sakir-Har	—	Unknown
	Khyan	Apex of the Hyksos' power, conquered Thebes toward the end of his reign	likely 30–35 years
	Apepi	—	1590 BC?
	Khamudi	—	1555–1544 BC

Abydos Dynasty

The Second Intermediate Period may include an independent dynasty reigning over Abydos from around 1650 BC until 1600 BC.^{[103][104][105]}

Four attested kings may be tentatively attributed to the Abydos Dynasty, and they are given here without regard for their (unknown) chronological order:

Image	Prenomen	Nomen	Comments	Dates
	Woseribre	Senebkay	Tomb discovered in 2014. Perhaps identifiable with a Woser[...]re of the Turin canon.	Around 1650 BC
	Menkhaure	Snaaib	May belong to the late 13th Dynasty.[106][107][108]	Uncertain
	Sekhemrekhutawy	Pantjeny	May belong to the late 16th Dynasty[109]	Uncertain
	Sekhemraneferkhau	Wepwawetemsaf	May belong to the late 16th Dynasty[109]	Uncertain
—	[...]hebre	—	Only known from the Turin Canon. Believed by Kim Ryholt to have been part of the Abydos dynasty.[110]	Uncertain

Sixteenth Dynasty

The Sixteenth Dynasty was a native Theban dynasty emerging from the collapse of the Memphis-based 13th dynasty around 1650 BC. They were finally conquered by the Hyksos 15th dynasty around 1580 BC.

The 16th dynasty held sway over Upper Egypt only.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
—		—	Name of the first king is lost here in the Turin King List and cannot be recovered	Unknown
	Sekhemresementawy	Djehuti	–	3 years
	Sekhemreseusertawy	Sobekhotep VIII	–	16 years
	Sekhemresankhtawy	Neferhotep III	–	1 year
	Seankhenre	Mentuhotepi	May be a king of the 17th Dynasty[107]	<l1 year
	Sewadjenre	Nebiryraw I	–	26 years
	Neferkare (?)	Nebiryraw II	–	Around 1600 BC
	Semenre	–	–	Around 1600 BC
	Seuserenre	Bebiankh	–	12 years
	Djedhotepre	Dedumose I	May be a king of the 13th Dynasty[107]	Around 1588–1582 BC
	Djedneferre	Dedumose II	–	Around 1588–1582 BC
	Djedankhre	Montemsaf	–	Around 1590 BC
	Merankhre	Mentuhotep VI	–	Short reign, around 1585 BC
	Seneferibre	Senusret IV	–	Unknown
—	Sekhemre	Shedwast	May be the same as Sekhemre Shedtawy Sobekemsaf II	Unknown

The 16th Dynasty may also have comprised the reigns of pharaohs Sneferankhre Pepi III^[111] and Nebmaatre. Their chronological position is uncertain.^[106][107]

Seventeenth Dynasty

The Seventeenth Dynasty was based in Upper Egypt and ruled from 1650 to 1550 BC:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Sekhemrewahkhaw	Rahotep	—	Around 1620 BC
	Sekhemre Wadjkhaw	Sobekemsaf I	—	At least 7 years
	Sekhemre Shedtawy	Sobekemsaf II	His tomb was robbed and burned during the reign of Ramesses IX.	Unknown to around 1573 BC
	Sekhemre-Wepmaat	Intef V	—	Possibly around 1573-1571 BC
	Nubkheperre	Intef VI	Reigned more than 3 years	Around 1571 to the mid-1560s BC
	Sekhemre-Heruhirmaat	Intef VII	—	Late 1560s BC
	Senakhtenre	Ahmose	—	Around 1558 BC
	Seqenenre	Tao	Died in battle against the Hyksos.	1558–1554 BC
	Wadjkheperre	Kamose	—	1554–1549 BC

The early 17th Dynasty may also have included the reign of a pharaoh Nebmaatre, whose chronological position is uncertain.^[92]

New Kingdom

The New Kingdom (1550–1077 BC) is the period covering the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth dynasty of Egypt, from the 16th to the 11th century BC, between the Second Intermediate Period, and the Third Intermediate Period.

Through military dominance abroad, the New Kingdom saw Egypt's greatest territorial extent. It expanded far into Nubia in the south, and held wide territories in the Near East. Egyptian armies fought with Hittite armies for control of modern-day Syria.

Three of the best known pharaohs of the New Kingdom are Akhenaten, also known as Amenhotep IV, whose exclusive worship of the Aten is often interpreted as the first instance of monotheism, Tutankhamun known for the discovery of his nearly intact tomb, and Ramesses II who attempted to recover the territories in modern Israel/Palestine, Lebanon and Syria that had been held in the Eighteenth Dynasty. His reconquest led to the Battle of Qadesh, where he led the Egyptian armies against the army of the Hittite king Muwatalli II.

Eighteenth Dynasty

The Eighteenth Dynasty ruled from c. 1550 to 1292 BC:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Nebpehtire	Ahmose I (Ahmosis I)	Brother and successor to Kamose, conquered north of Egypt from the Hyksos.	Around 1550–1525 BC; Radiocarbon date range for the start of his reign is 1570–1544 BC, the mean point of which is 1557 BC[112]
	Djeserkare	Amenhotep I	Son of Ahmose I.	1541–1520 BC
	Aakheperkare	Thutmose I	Father unknown, though possibly Amenhotep I. His mother is known to be Senseneb. Expanded Egypt's territorial extent during his reign.	1520–1492 BC
	Aakheperenre	Thutmose II	Son of Thutmose I. Grandson of Amenhotep I through his mother, Mutnofret.	1492–1479 BC
	Maatkare	Hatshepsut	The second known female ruler of Egypt. May have ruled jointly with her nephew Thutmose III during the early part of her reign. Famous for her expedition to Punt documented on her famous Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari. Built many temples and monuments. Ruled during the height of Egypt's power. Was the daughter of Thutmose I and the Great Wife of her brother Thutmose II.	1479–1458 BC
	Menkheperre	Thutmose III	Son of Thutmose II. May have ruled jointly with Hatshepsut, his aunt and step-mother, during the early part of her reign. Famous for his territorial expansion into the Levant and Nubia. Under his reign, the Ancient Egyptian Empire was at its greatest extent. Ruled during the height of Egypt's Power. Before the end of his reign, he obliterated Hatshepsut's name and image from temples and monuments.	1458–1425 BC
	Aakheperrure	Amenhotep II	Son of Thutmose III. Ruled during the height of Egypt's Power.	1425–1400 BC
	Menkheperure	Thutmose IV	Famous for his Dream Stele. Son of Amenhotep II. Ruled during the height of Egypt's Power.	1400–1390 BC
	Nebmaatre	Amenhotep III The Magnificent	Father of Akhenaten and grandfather of Tutankhamun. Ruled Egypt at the height of its power. Built many temples and monuments, including his enormous Mortuary Temple. Was the son of Thutmose IV.	1390–1352 BC
	Neferkheperure Waenre	Amenhotep IV / Akhenaten (Achencheres)	Founder of the Amarna Period in which he changed the state religion from the polytheistic Ancient Egyptian religion to the Monotheistic Atenism, centered around the worship of the Aten, an image of the sun disc. He moved the capital to Akhetaten. Was the second son of Amenhotep III. He changed his name from Amenhotep (Amun is pleased) to Akhenaten (Effective for the Aten) to reflect his religion change.	1352–1336 BC
	Ankhkheperure	Smenkhkare	Ruled jointly with Akhenaten during the later years of his reign. Unknown if Smenkhare ever ruled in his own right. Identity and even the gender of Smenkhare is uncertain. Some suggest he may have been the son of Akhenaten, possibly the same person as Tutankhamun; others speculate Smenkhare may have been Nefertiti or Meritaten. May have been succeeded by or identical with a female Pharaoh named Neferneferuaten.	1335–1334 BC
	Ankhkheperure mery Neferkheperure	Neferneferuaten	A female Pharaoh, possibly the same ruler as Smenkhkare. Archaeological evidence relates to a woman who reigned as pharaoh toward the end of the Amarna Period. It is likely she was Nefertiti.	1334-1332 BC
	Nebkheperure	Tutankhaten / Tutankhamun	Commonly believed to be the son of Akhenaten, most likely reinstated the polytheistic Ancient Egyptian religion. His name change from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun reflects the change in religion from the monolatristic Atenism to the classic religion, of which Amun is a major deity. He is thought to have taken the throne at around age eight or nine and to have died around age eighteen or nineteen, giving him the nickname "The Boy King." Tutankhamun was a weak ruler suffering from multiple health issues. However, he became famous for being buried in a decorative tomb intended for someone else called KV62.	1332–1324 BC
	Kheperkheperure	Ay II	Was Grand Vizier to Tutankhamun and an important official during the reigns of Akhenaten and Smenkhkare. Possibly the brother of Tiye, Great Wife of Amenhotep III, and also possibly father of Nefertiti, Great Wife of Akhenaten. Believed to have been born into nobility, but not royalty. Succeeded Tutankhamun due to his lack of an heir.	1324–1320 BC
	Djeserkheperure Setpenre	Horemheb	Born a Commoner. Was a General during the Amarna Period. Obliterated Images of the Amarna Pharaohs and destroyed and vandalized buildings and monuments associated with them. Succeeded Ay despite Nakhtmin being the intended heir.	1320–1292 BC

Nineteenth Dynasty

The Nineteenth Dynasty ruled from 1292 to 1186 BC and includes one of the greatest pharaohs: Rameses II the Great.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Menpehtire	Ramesses I[113]	Of non-royal birth. Succeeded Horemheb due to his lack of an heir.	1292–1290 BC
	Menmaatre	Seti I	Regained much of the territory that was lost under the reign of Akhenaten.	1290–1279 BC
	Usermaatre Setpenre (Ozymandias)	Ramesses II the Great	Continued expanding Egypt's territory until he reached a stalemate with the Hittite Empire at the Battle of Kadesh in 1275 BC, after which the famous Egyptian–Hittite peace treaty was signed in 1258 BC. Had one of the longest Egyptian reigns.	1279–1213 BC
	Banenre	Merneptah[114]	Thirteenth son of Ramesses II.	1213–1203 BC
	Menmire Setpenre	Amenmesse	Most likely a usurper to the throne. Possibly ruled in opposition to Seti II. Suggested son of Merneptah.	1203–1200 BC
	Userkheperure	Seti II[115]	Son of Merneptah. May have had to overcome a contest by Amenmesse before he could solidify his claim to the throne.	1203–1197 BC
	Sekhaenre / Akhenre	(Merenptah) Siptah[116]	Possibly son of Seti II or Amenmesse, ascended to throne at a young age.	1197–1191 BC
	Satre Merenamun	Tausret	Probably the wife of Seti II. Also known as Twosret or Tawosret.	1191–1190 BC

Twentieth Dynasty

The Twentieth Dynasty ruled from 1190 to 1077 BC:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Userkhaure	Setnakhte	Not related to Seti II, Siptah, or Tausret. May have usurped the throne from Tausret. Did not recognize Siptah or Tausret as legitimate rulers. Possibly a member of a minor line of the Ramesside royal family. Also called Setnakt.	1190–1186 BC
	Usermaatre Meryamun	Ramesses III	Son of Setnakhte. Fought the Sea Peoples in 1175 BC. Possibly assassinated (Harem conspiracy).	1186–1155 BC
	Usermaatre / Heqamaatre Setpenamun	Ramesses IV	Son of Ramesses III. During his reign, Egyptian power started to decline.	1155–1149 BC
	Usermaatre Sekheperenre	Ramesses V	Son of Ramesses IV	1149–1145 BC
	Nebmaatre Meryamun	Ramesses VI	Son of Ramesses III. Brother of Ramesses IV. Uncle of Ramesses V.	1145–1137 BC
	Usermaatre Setpenre Meryamun	Ramesses VII	Son of Ramesses VI.	1137–1130 BC
	Usermaatre Akhenamun	Ramesses VIII	An obscure Pharaoh, who reigned only around a year. Identifiable with Prince Sethiherkhepeshef II. Son of Ramesses III. Brother of Ramesses IV and Ramesses VI. Uncle of Ramesses V and Ramesses VII. He is the sole Pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty whose tomb has not been found.	1130–1129 BC
	Neferkare Setpenre	Ramesses IX	Probably grandson of Ramesses III through his father, Montuherkhopshef. First cousin of Ramesses V and Ramesses VII.	1129–1111 BC
	Khepermaatre Setpenptah	Ramesses X[117]	A poorly documented Pharaoh, his reign was between 3 and 10 years long. His origins are completely uncertain.	1111–1107 BC
	Menmaatre Setpenptah	Ramesses XI[118]	Possibly the son of Ramesses X. During the second half of his reign, High Priest of Amun Herihor ruled over the south from Thebes, limiting his power to Lower (Northern) Egypt. He was succeeded in the north by Smendes.	1107–1077 BC

Third Intermediate Period

The Third Intermediate Period (1077–664 BC) marked the end of the New Kingdom after the collapse of the Egyptian empire at the end of the Bronze Age. A number of dynasties of Libyan origin ruled, giving this period its alternative name of the Libyan Period.

Twenty-First Dynasty

The Twenty-First Dynasty was based at Tanis and was a relatively weak group. Theoretically, they were rulers of all Egypt, but in practice their influence was limited to Lower Egypt. They ruled from 1069 to 943 BC.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Hedjkheperre-Setpenre	Nesbanebdjed I[119] (Smendes I)	Married to Tentamun, probable daughter of Ramesses XI.	1077–1051 BC
	Neferkare	Amenemnisu	Obscure four-year reign.	1051–1047 BC
	Aakheperre	Pasebakhenniut I (Psusennes I)	Son of Pinedjem I, a High Priest of Amun. Ruled for 40 to 51 years. Famous for his intact tomb at Tanis. Known as "The Silver Pharaoh" due to the magnificent silver coffin he was buried in. One of the most powerful rulers of the Dynasty.	1047–1001 BC
	Usermaatre	Amenemope	Son of Psusennes I.	1001–992 BC
	Aakheperre Setepenre	Osorkon the Elder	Son of Shoshenq A, Great Chief of the Meshwesh (Libya). Also known as Osochor.	992–986 BC
	Netjerikheperre-Setpenamun	Siamun	Unknown Origins. Built extensively for a third intermediate period Pharaoh. One of the most powerful rulers of the dynasty.	986–967 BC
	Titkheperure	Pasebakhenniut II (Psusennes II)	Son of Pinedjem II, a High Priest of Amun.	967–943 BC

Theban High Priests of Amun

Though not officially pharaohs, the High Priests of Amun at Thebes were the de facto rulers of Upper Egypt during the Twenty-first dynasty, writing their names in cartouches and being buried in royal tombs.

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Herihor	First High Priest of Amun to claim to be pharaoh. He ruled in the south in Thebes, while Ramesses XI ruled from the north in Pi-Ramesses. Some sources suggest he may have reigned after Piankh.	1080–1074 BC
	Piankh	Some sources suggest he may have reigned before Herihor.	1074–1070 BC
	Pinedjem I	Son of Piankh. Father of Psusennes I.	1070–1032 BC
	Masaharta	Son of Pinedjem I.	1054–1045 BC
	Djedkhonsuefankh	Son of Pinedjem I.	1046–1045 BC
	Menkheperre	Son of Pinedjem I.	1045–992 BC
	Nesbanebdjed II (Smendes II)	Son of Menkheperre.	992–990 BC
	Pinedjem II	Son of Menkheperre, Father of Psusennes II.	990–976 BC
—	Pasebakhaennuit III (Psusennes III)	Possibly the same person as Psusennes II. Either he or Pinedjem II is generally considered to be the last High Priest of Amun to consider himself as a pharaoh-like figure.	976–943 BC

Twenty-Second Dynasty

The pharaohs of the Twenty-Second Dynasty were Libyans, ruling from around 943 to 728 BC.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Hedjkheperre Setpenre	Shoshenq I	Son of Nimlot A, a brother of Osorkon the Elder and a Great Chief of the Meshwesh (Libyans). Possibly the biblical Shishaq	943–922 BC
	Sekhemkheperre	Osorkon I	Son of Shoshenq I.	922–887 BC
	Heqakheperre	Shoshenq II	Obscure pharaoh, possibly a usurper.	887–885 BC
—	Tutkheperre	Shoshenq IIb	Obscure pharaoh, placement uncertain.	880s BC
	Hedjkheperre	Harsiese	An obscure rebel, at Thebes.	880–860 BC
	—	Takelot I	Son of Osorkon I.	885–872 BC
	Usermaatre Setpenamun	Osorkon II	Son of Takelot I.	872–837 BC
	Usermaatre Setpenre	Shoshenq III	—	837–798 BC
	—	Shoshenq IV	—	798–785 BC
	Usermaatre Setpenre	Pami	—	785–778 BC
	Aakheperre	Shoshenq V	—	778–740 BC
	Usermaatre	Osorkon IV	—	740–720 BC

Twenty-Third Dynasty

The Twenty-Third Dynasty was a local group, again of Libyan origin, based at Herakleopolis and Thebes that ruled from 837 to c. 735 BC.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Hedjkheperre Setpenre	Takelot II	Previously thought to be a 22nd Dynasty pharaoh, he is now known to be the founder of the 23rd.	837–813 BC
	Usermaatre Setpenamun	Pedubast	A rebel—seized Thebes from Takelot II.	826–801 BC
—	Usermaatre Setepenamun	Iuput I	Co-regent with Pedubast.	812–811 BC
—	Usermaatre	Shoshenq VI	Successor to Pedubast.	801–795 BC
	Usermaatre Setpenamun	Osorkon III	Son of Takelot II; recovered Thebes, then proclaimed himself king.	795–767 BC
	Usermaatre-Setpenamun	Takelot III	Co-reign with his father Osorkon III for the first five years of his reign.	773–765 BC
	Usermaatre-Setpenamun	Rudamun	Younger son of Osorkon III and brother of Takelot III.	765–762 BC
—	Hedjkheperre-Setepenre	Shoshenq VII	A poorly attested king.	—

Rudamun was succeeded in Thebes by a local ruler:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Menkheperre	Ini	Reigned at Thebes only.	762–Unknown BC

Twenty-Fourth Dynasty

The Twenty-fourth Dynasty was a short-lived rival dynasty located in the western Delta (Sais), with only two pharaohs ruling from 732 to 720 BC.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Shepsesre	Tefnakhte	—	732–725 BC
	Wahkare	Bakenrenef (Bocchoris)	—	725–720 BC

Twenty-Fifth Dynasty

Nubians invaded Lower Egypt and took the throne of Egypt under Piye although they already controlled Thebes and Upper Egypt in the early years of Piye's reign. Piye's conquest of Lower Egypt established the Twenty-fifth Dynasty which ruled until 656 BC.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Usermaatre	Piye	King of Nubia; conquered Egypt in his 20th year; full reign at least 24 years, possibly 30+ years	744–714 BC, according to Frédéric Payraudeau[120]
	Djedkaure	Shebitku	Believed to be Shabaka's successor until the 2010s	714–705 BC, according to Frédéric Payraudeau[120]
	Neferkare	Shabaka	Believed to be Shebitku's predecessor until the 2010s	705–690 BC, according to Frédéric Payraudeau[120]
	Khuinefertemre	Taharqa	Died in 664 BC	690–664 BC[121]
	Bakare	Tantamani	Lost control of Upper Egypt in 656 BC when Psamtik I extended his authority into Thebes in that year.	664–653 BC

They were ultimately driven back into Nubia, where they established a kingdom at Napata (656–590), and, later, at Meroë (590 BC – AD 500).

Late Period

The Late Period runs from around 664 to 332 BC, and includes periods of rule by native Egyptians and Persians.

Twenty-Sixth Dynasty

The Twenty-sixth Dynasty ruled from around 664 to 525 BC.^[122]

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	—	Tefnakht II (Stephinates)	Manetho's Stephinates. May have been a descendant of the Twenty-fourth Dynasty. The father of Necho I.	685–678 BC
—	—	Nekauba (Nechepsos)	Manetho's Nechepsos. His existence has been questioned.	678–672 BC
	Menkheperre	Nekau I (Necho I)	Was killed by an invading Kushite force in 664 BC under Tantamani. Father of Psamtik I.	672–664 BC

The son and successor of Nekau I, Psamtik I, managed to reunify Egypt and is generally regarded as the founder of the Twenty-sixth Dynasty.

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Wahibre	Psamtik I (Psammetichus I)	Reunified Egypt. Son of Necho I and father of Necho II.	664–610 BC[121]
	Wehemibre	Nekau II (Necho II)	Most likely the pharaoh mentioned in several books of the Bible and the death of Josiah. Son of Psamtik I and father of Psamtik II.	610–595 BC[121]
	Neferibre	Psamtik II (Psammetichus II)	Son of Necho II and father of Apries.	595–589 BC[121]
	Haaibre	Wahibre (Apries)	Fled Egypt after Amasis II (who was a general at the time) declared himself pharaoh following a civil war. Son of Psamtik II.	589–570 BC[121]
	Khnemibre	Ahmose II (Amasis II)	He was the last great ruler of Egypt before the Persian conquest. According to the Greek historian Herodotus, he was of common origins. Father of Psamtik III.	570–526 BC[121]
	Ankhkaenre	Psamtik III (Psammetichus III)	Son of Amasis II. Ruled for about six months before being defeated by the Persians in the Battle of Pelusium and subsequently executed for attempting to revolt.	526–525 BC[121]

Twenty-Seventh Dynasty

Egypt was conquered by the Persian Empire in 525 BC and constituted a satrapy as part of this empire until 404 BC. The Achaemenid Shahanshahs were acknowledged as Pharaohs in this era, forming the 27th Dynasty:

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Cambyses	Defeated Psamtik III at the Battle of Pelusium at 525 BC.	525–1 July 522 BC[121]
—	Bardiya (Smerdis) / Gaumata	Son of Cyrus the Great.	522 BC[121]
	Darius I the Great	Ascended throne by overthrowing Gaumata[123]	522–November 486 BC[121]
	Xerxes I the Great	Assassinated by Artabanus of Persia.	November 486–December 465 BC[121]
—	Artabanus the Hyrcanian	—	465-464 BC
	Artaxerxes I Longhand	Died in 424 BC	464–424 BC
—	Xerxes II	A claimant.	424–423 BC[121]
—	Sogdianus	A claimant.	423–July 423 BC[121]
	Darius II	Died in 404 BC	July 423–March 404 BC[121]

Several native rebellions took place during the 27th dynasty:

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Petubastis III[124]	A native Egyptian rebel in the Delta.	522/21–520 BC
—	Psammetichus IV[124]	A proposed native Egyptian rebel leader. Exact date uncertain.	Possibly in the 480s BC

Twenty-Eighth Dynasty

The Twenty-eighth Dynasty lasted only 6 years, from 404 to 398 BC, with one pharaoh:

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Amyrtaeus	Descendant of the Saite pharaohs of the Twenty-sixth Dynasty; led a successful revolt against the Persians.	404–398 BC

Twenty-Ninth Dynasty

The Twenty-ninth Dynasty ruled from 398 to 380 BC:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Baenre	Nefaarud I (Nepherites I)	Also known as Nepherites. Defeated Amyrtaeus in open battle and had him executed.	399–393 BC
	Khenemmaatre	Hakor (Achoris)	Son of Nefaarud I.	Around 392–around 391 BC
	—	Psammuthes	Possibly dethroned Hakor for a year.	Around 391 BC
	Khenemmaatre	Hakor (Achoris)	Retook the throne from Psammuthes.	Around 390–around 379 BC
—	—	Nefaarud II (Nepherites II)	Was deposed and likely killed by Nectanebo I after ruling for only 4 months. Son of Hakor.	Around 379 BC

Thirtieth Dynasty

The Thirtieth Dynasty ruled from 380 until Egypt once more came under Persian rule in 343 BC:^[125]

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Kheperkare	Nekhtnebef (Nectanebo I)	Also known as Nekhtnebef. Deposed and likely killed Nefaarud II, starting the last dynasty of native Egyptians. Father of Teos.	379–361 BC
	Irimaatenre	Djedher (Teos)	Co-regent with his father Nectanebo I from about 365 BC. Was overthrown by Nectanebo II with the aid of Agesilaus II of Sparta.	361–359 BC
	Senedjemibre	Nakhthorhebyt (Nectanebo II)	Last native ruler of ancient Egypt[126] to be recognized by Manetho.	359–342 BC

Thirty-First Dynasty

Egypt again came under the control of the Achaemenid Persians. After the practice of Manetho, the Persian rulers from 343 to 332 BC are occasionally designated as the Thirty-first Dynasty:

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Artaxerxes III	Egypt came under Persian rule for the second time.	343–September 338 BC[125]
	Artaxerxes IV Arses	Only reigned in Lower Egypt.	338–336 BC
	Darius III	Upper Egypt returned to Persian control in 335 BC. The Persian Empire was conquered by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.	336–332 BC

Native rebellions again took place during the 31st dynasty:

Image	Name	Comments	Dates
	Khababash	Rebel pharaoh who led an invasion in Nubia.	338–335 BC[125]

Hellenistic period

Argead Dynasty

The Macedonian Greeks under Alexander the Great ushered in the Hellenistic period with his conquest of Persia and Egypt. The Argeads ruled from 332 to 309 BC:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Setpenre Meryamun	Alexander the Great	Macedon conquered Persia and Egypt.	332–13 June 323 BC[127]
	—	Philip Arrhidaeus	Feeble-minded half-brother of Alexander the Great.	323–317 BC
	Haaibre	Alexander Aegus	Son of Alexander III the Great and Roxana.	317–309 BC

Ptolemaic Dynasty

The second Hellenistic dynasty, the Ptolemies, ruled Egypt from 305 BC until Egypt became a province of Rome in 30 BC (whenever two dates overlap, that means there was a co-regency). The most famous member of this dynasty was Cleopatra VII, in modern times known simply as Cleopatra, who was successively the consort of Julius Caesar and, after Caesar's death, of Mark Antony, having children with both of them.

Cleopatra strove to create a dynastic and political union between Egypt and Rome, but the assassination of Caesar and the defeat of Mark Antony doomed her plans.^{[citation needed]}

Caesarion (Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar) was the last king of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt, and he reigned jointly with his mother Cleopatra VII of Egypt, from September 2, 47 BC. He was the eldest son of Cleopatra VII, and possibly the only son of Julius Caesar, after whom he was named. Between the alleged death of Cleopatra, on August 12, 30 BC, up to his own alleged death on August 23, 30 BC, he was nominally the sole pharaoh. It is tradition that he was hunted down and killed on the orders of Octavian, who would become the Roman emperor Augustus, but the historical evidence does not exist.^{[citation needed]}

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
	Setpenre Meryamun	Ptolemy I Soter	Abdicated in 285 BC[citation needed]	7 November 305 – January 282 BC[125]
	Weserkare Meryamun	Ptolemy II Philadelphos	—	28 March 284 – 28 January 246 BC
	—	Arsinoe II	Wife of Ptolemy II	c. 277 – July 270 BC[125]
	—	Ptolemy III Euergetes	—	28 January 246 – November/December 222 BC
	—	Berenice II	Wife of Ptolemy III. Murdered.	244/243 – 222 BC
	—	Ptolemy IV Philopator	Died in unclear circumstances, possibly by fire in the palace or murder.	November/December 222 – July/August 204 BC
	—	Arsinoe III	Wife of Ptolemy IV. Murdered.	220–204 BC
	—	Ptolemy V Epiphanes	Upper Egypt in revolt 207–186 BC	July/August 204 – September 180 BC
	—	Cleopatra I Syra	Wife of Ptolemy V, co-regent with Ptolemy VI during his minority	c. February 193 – 176 BC[128]
	—	Ptolemy VI Philometor	Lived under the control of Ptolemy VIII 164 BC–163 BC; restored 163 BC Died 145 BC	180 – October 164 BC[128]and 163 – July 145 BC[128]
	—	Cleopatra II	Wife of Ptolemy VI. Married Ptolemy VIII around 145 BC; led revolt against him in 131 BC and became sole ruler of Egypt. Later reconciled with Ptolemy VIII; co-ruled with Cleopatra III and Ptolemy VIII until 116 BC.	175 – October 164 BC and 163–127 BC and 124–116 BC
	—	Ptolemy VIII Physcon	Proclaimed king by Alexandrians in 170 BC; ruled jointly with Ptolemy VI Philometor and Cleopatra II from 169 to 164 BC. Restored 145–131 BC and again in 127 BC. Died 116 BC	171–163 BC and 144–131 BC and 127–116 BC
	—	Ptolemy VII Neos Philopator	Proclaimed co-ruler by his father; later ruled under regency of his mother Cleopatra II	145–144 BC
	—	Cleopatra III	Second wife of Ptolemy VIII. Restored with Ptolemy VIII in 127 BC; later co-regent with Ptolemy IX and X. Murdered by her own son Ptolemy X.	142–131 BC and 127–107 BC
—	—	Ptolemy Memphites	Proclaimed King by Cleopatra II; soon killed by Ptolemy VIII	131 BC
	—	Ptolemy IX Soter	Died 80 BC	116–110 BC
	—	Cleopatra IV	Briefly married to Ptolemy IX, but was pushed out by Cleopatra III. Later murdered.	116–115 BC
	—	Ptolemy X Alexander	Died 88 BC	110–109 BC
	—	Berenice III	Forced to marry Ptolemy XI; murdered on his orders 19 days later	81–80 BC
—	—	Ptolemy XI Alexander	Young son of Ptolemy X Alexander; installed by Sulla; ruled for 80 days before being lynched by citizens for killing Berenice III	80 BC
	—	Ptolemy XII Auletes	Son of Ptolemy IX; deposed in 58 BC Reigned briefly with his daughter Cleopatra VII before his death in 51 BC	80–58 BC and 55–51 BC
—	—	Cleopatra V Tryphaena	Wife of Ptolemy XII, mother of Berenice IV	79–68 BC
—	—	Cleopatra VI	Daughter of Ptolemy XII, but theorised by some Egyptologists to actually be the same person as Cleopatra V.[129]	58–57 BC
—	—	Berenice IV	Daughter of Ptolemy XII; forced to marry Seleucus Kybiosaktes, but had him strangled. Joint rule with Cleopatra VI until 57 BC.	58–55 BC
	—	Cleopatra VII	Ruled jointly with her father Ptolemy XII, her brother Ptolemy XIII, her brother-husband Ptolemy XIV, and her son Ptolemy XV. In modern usage, the stand-alone use of "Cleopatra" with no ordinal number usually refers to Cleopatra VII. Committed suicide.	31 May 52[130] – 12 August 30 BC
	—	Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator	Brother of Cleopatra VII	51–13 January 47 BC
	—	Arsinoe IV	In opposition to Cleopatra VII	December 48 – January 47 BC
	—	Ptolemy XIV Philopator	Younger brother of Cleopatra VII and Ptolemy XIII	13 January 47–26 July 44 BC
	—	Ptolemy XV Caesar	Infant son of Cleopatra VII; aged 3 when proclaimed co-ruler with Cleopatra. Last known ruler of ancient Egypt when Rome took over.	2 September 44 – August 30 BC

Native rebellions also took place under Greek rule:

Image	Throne name	Personal name	Comments	Dates
—	—	Hugronaphor	Revolutionary pharaoh in the South	205–199 BC
—	—	Ankhmakis	Revolutionary pharaoh in the South	199–185 BC
—	—	Harsiesi	Revolutionary pharaoh in the South	131–130 BC

Rome

Cleopatra VII had affairs with Roman dictator Julius Caesar and Roman general Mark Antony, but it was not until after her suicide (after Mark Antony was defeated by Octavian, who would later be Emperor Augustus Caesar) that Egypt became a province of the Roman Republic in 30 BC. Subsequent Roman emperors were accorded the title of pharaoh, although exclusively while in Egypt.

The last Roman emperor to be conferred the title of pharaoh was Maximinus Daza (reigned 311–313 AD).^[2][131]

See also

• Egyptian chronology
• History of Egypt
• List of Ancient Egyptian Royal Consorts

References

Further reading

• Breasted, J. H., History of Egypt from the Earliest Time to the Persian Conquest, 1909
• Cerny, J. 'Egypt from the Death of Ramesses III to the End of the Twenty-First Dynasty' in: The Middle East and the Aegean Region c.1380–1000 BC, Cambridge University Press, 1975 ISBN 0-521-08691-4
• Clayton, Peter A. (1995). Chronicle of the Pharaohs: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt. The Chronicles Series (Reprinted ed.). London: Thames and Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-05074-3.
• Dodson, Aidan and Hilton, Dyan. The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson. 2004. ISBN 0-500-05128-3
• Gardiner, Sir Alan, Egyptian Grammar: Being an Introduction to the Study of Hieroglyphs, Third Edition, Revised. London: Oxford University Press, 1964. Excursus A, pp. 71–76.
• Grimal, Nicolas, A History of Ancient Egypt, Blackwell Books: 1992
• Murnane, William J. Ancient Egyptian Coregencies, Studies in Ancient Oriental Civilization. No. 40. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, 1977
• Rice, Michael, Who's Who in Ancient Egypt, Routledge 1999
• Ryholt, Kim & Bardrum, Steven, The Late Old Kingdom in the Turin King-list and the Identity of Nitocris. Zeitschrift für ägyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde 127. 2000.
• Shaw, Garry. The Pharaoh, Life at Court and on Campaign, Thames and Hudson, 2012.
• Wilkinson, Toby A. H., Early Dynastic Egypt, Routledge 1999, ISBN 0-415-18633-1
• Ventura Dr. R., Egypt, History & Civilisation Published by Osiris, PO Box 107 Cairo.
• Verner, Miroslav, The Pyramids – Their Archaeology and History, Atlantic Books, 2001, ISBN 1-84354-171-8

External links

• Egyptian Royal Genealogy
• Manetho and the King Lists Review of different primary king lists
• Chronology Table - 0 Dynasty&History Period, by Dariusz Sitek Multi-pages of list of pharaohs in different king lists, without the god kings, in Egyptian hieroglyphs and English
• Egyptian Journey 2003: History: King Lists Hyperlink texts of the Manetho, Abydos & Turin king lists, without the god-kings
• Digital Egypt for Universities
• List of all female Pharaohs